Renaissance domes, Baroque style, storybook streets and the sublime painting of Cecilia Gallerani by Leonardo da Vinci are some of the reasons why thousands of people choose Krakow for a beautiful getaway. Krakow is the seat of the oldest university in Poland and is one of the few Polish cities that escaped the devastation of Hitler’s armies during WWII. UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site in 1978.
With the arrival of low-cost airlines and the continuous expansion of the local airport, the number of visitors to Krakow is increasing. The city’s high season runs from June to September, although little by little it is receiving so many visits that it almost does not matter to go one month or another. If what worries you is the weather , you should know that the most pleasant months in which you can visit the city are May and September.
Very low temperatures of down to -20 ° C can be reached in winter. During the summer they can reach 35 ° C. The weather is often unpredictable and can change quickly, therefore it is advisable to bring an umbrella and a jacket, even when visiting in the summer. You never know.
They organize celebrations and events whenever they can, so don’t be surprised if you arrive in the city and find a dance or music festival in its streets. Your trip to Krakow is sure to be unforgettable.